Delhi High Court Hears Plea Against CJP Protest Scheduled for Tomorrow
A street vendor seeks to halt the Cockroach Janta Party's protest at Connaught Place, citing disruption and financial losses.
A street vendor filed a plea to stop the CJP protest in Connaught Place.
The Delhi High Court will review developments from the Supreme Court regarding the protest.
CJP plans to gather citizens at Central Park to protest the detention of party leaders.
A street vendor named Anil Kumar Gupta has approached the Delhi High Court to seek an injunction against the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) from conducting a protest at Connaught Place scheduled for tomorrow. The plea was presented before a Bench led by acting Chief Justice Nitin W Sambre, who was urged for immediate intervention by Senior Advocate Sacchin Puri, representing Gupta. Puri argued that the protest would cause significant disruption to daily life, exacerbate traffic congestion, and lead to financial losses for local businesses in Central Delhi.
The Bench acknowledged that the Supreme Court is currently reviewing related matters and requested Puri to provide updates on the Supreme Court's proceedings at 2:30 PM. Acting Chief Justice Sambre remarked, "Come back at 2:30 after the Supreme Court hears the matter, we will consider." This indicates the court's willingness to assess the situation further after the higher court's input.
Gupta, who operates as a street vendor at Palika Bazar, has requested a prohibition on protests in Central Delhi, specifically targeting Connaught Place. His plea seeks to prevent the CJP from holding any form of agitation, demonstration, or gathering in Central Park or any other non-designated venue.
The CJP, founded by Abhijeet Dipke, has called for citizens to assemble at Central Park in Connaught Place at 5 PM on October 16. This gathering is intended to protest the recent detention of party leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka, who were placed in judicial custody for five days after allegedly entering Jantar Mantar without authorization. The planned protest has raised concerns among local vendors and residents about potential disruptions.
As the situation develops, the Delhi High Court's decision will be crucial in determining whether the CJP can proceed with its protest. The outcome may set a precedent for future demonstrations in the area, balancing the right to protest with the need to maintain public order and support local businesses.
